Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 8, 2026
1. Introduction
Peers ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our application.
2. Data Storage & Architecture
Peers uses a decentralized, peer-to-peer architecture. This means:
- Local Storage: Your data is stored locally on your own devices.
- Peer-to-Peer Sync: Data synchronizes directly between your devices without passing through our servers.
- End-to-End Encryption: Data transferred between devices is encrypted.
- No Central Database: We do not store your personal data, files, or content on our servers.
3. Information We Collect
We collect minimal information necessary to provide the service:
- Account Information: If you create an account, we store your email address for authentication purposes.
- Device Identifiers: Anonymous device identifiers to facilitate peer-to-peer connections.
- Usage Analytics: Anonymous, aggregated usage statistics to improve the app (this can be disabled in settings).
4. Information We Do NOT Collect
- Your files, documents, or personal content
- Your contacts or address book
- Your location data
- Your browsing history
- Contents of your communications
5. How We Use Information
The limited information we collect is used to:
- Authenticate your account
- Facilitate peer-to-peer connections between your devices
- Improve and maintain the application
- Provide customer support
6. Data Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share anonymous, aggregated statistics that cannot identify you personally.
7. Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction of your information. Your data on your devices is protected by your device's security measures.
8. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access: Request information about data we hold about you.
- Delete: Request deletion of your account and associated data.
- Export: Export your data from the app at any time (it's already on your devices).
- Opt-out: Disable analytics in the app settings.
9. Children's Privacy
Peers is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: peersapp3@gmail.com